Handling Dissent from Coaches and Spectators

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Dissent

Have you ever been in a situation in which coach or spectator dissent interfered with the match you were officiating?

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What is Dissent?

What is dissent?

What do the Laws of the Game say about dissent?

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Real Dissent

The three P’s

• Public

• Persistent

• Personal

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Dealing with Dissent

• Dealing with Coaches

• Dealing with Spectators

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Scenario #1Dealing with Coaches

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Scenario #2Dealing with Spectators

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Summary

• Dealing with dissent is never fun, but it is part of the referee’s job.

• The referee has broad authority.• Distinguish disappointment from dissent.• Recognize pointless dissent.• At the first sign of real dissent, begin the three-

step process.

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